I understand, but that is how Photo Ninja handles distortion profiles. It sounds more difficult than it is. I should think that you could profile a 24-70mm lens in less than 1/2 hour. Yes, it takes a bit of initial effort, but once it is done, it is done forever. I consider that a small price to use the best raw convertor on the planet.

Rob

Hi Rob,

let us not get emotional about software I agree with tom60634 who said:

I believe that rswa has the right attitude, that is to be a tool agnostic - use the best tool (or combination of tools) that is available for your edit

Some people think that PN is the "best raw convertor on the planet", others prefer different software. Personally, I did not purchase PN yet (after two-weeks trial) - not because I cannot afford to spend $129, I just felt that I don't need it at this moment.

It is perfectly OK to like PN, or LZ, or even Windows 8 - but I disagree with spending too much time on discussing their merits and using words like "inferior" or "the best on the planet". Such discussions are not scientific or productive and are just a waste of time.

Alex

Alex,

You are correct. There is a certain degree of subjectivity in my pronouncements regarding Photo Ninja, but there are also objective differences of detail, color, presence, highlight and shadow recovery etc. that I and others have observed in numerous head-to-head comparisons with various raw convertors. Assuming an agnostic stance requires ignoring such differences and falsely ascribing all judgements to matters of personal taste. Ultimately, choices are made on the basis of subjective preferences, but that does not negate objective differences. Rather than being totally agnostic about software, we should avoid overly strong attachments to particular programs and be open to new and better options when they come along. That is how I discovered Photo Ninja, which I fully expect will be surpassed by some other program eventually. When it is, I will simply move on with no regrets.